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Get information on how to become a Trial Court Officer and learn about the Court Officer entrance exam and academy.

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Trial Court Officer Examination

To be eligible to apply for a Court Officer position, applicants must pass the Court Officer Entrance Exam.

Exam information

Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

To be eligible to apply for a Court Officer position, applicants must also successfully complete the PAT.

The PAT for Court Officers
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Trial Court Officer Academy

Newly hired court officer recruits are assigned to an 8-week Court Officer Academy for training before they start their first court assignment.

Academy FAQs
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Academy Medical Deferment Policy
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Contact Information

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Suffolk Superior Courthouse

3 Pemberton Square, 15th Floor, Boston, MA 02108

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